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PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL
PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET
2nd FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
7:00 PM
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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
5:50 PM – CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE
6:10 PM – COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS
6:40 PM – PRE-COUNCIL – APPOINTMENT OF MARILEE ARSENAULT TO THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS
6:40 PM – PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD – Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 6:30 p.m.
6:45 PM – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL
DOCKET
CONVENED__________________PM
The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:
1. *CONSENT AGENDA (*Denotes all items on the Consent Agenda)
*CORRESPONDENCE
A. Resolution from the Hopkinton Town Council in Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws
B. Resolution from the Town of Tiverton in Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws
C. Resolution from the Town of Tiverton in Support of H-7123, H-7124, H-7125, H-7294, H-7296, and H-7297 Relating to Low and Moderate Income Housing, Comprehensive Permits, Parking, and Development Timelines in Tiverton
D. Resolution from the Town of Tiverton in Support of H-7292, H-7293, and H-7372 Relating to Land Use, Housing, and Zoning in Tiverton
E. Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth in Support of RI House Bill H-7224 (2026 – An Act Relating to Towns and Cities – Award of Municipal Contracts)
F. Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth Requesting Continued Funding of the Rhoderestore Program in the State Budget
G. Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth Requesting Legislative Action to Clarify and Reaffirm State Responsibility for Public Boating Access Infrastructure
H. Communication from the Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, Town of Burrillville, to the Honorable Daniel J. McKee, Rhode Island Governor, in Support of the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Report “Equalizing Opportunity: Creating a Fair and Transparent Funding System for Rhode Island’s Public Schools”
I. Communication from Robert Burns, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Revaluation)
J. Communication from Robert Burns, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable Mark Wildenhain, Chair, Finance Committee (Tax Stabilization Agreement for 125 Goff Avenue) – TO BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
K. Communication from YPR Properties LLC by attorneys John Shekarchi, Esq., and Jake V. D’Amico Esq., to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Petition to Rezone Land Located at 264 Weeden Street, AP45A, L455) – TO BE REFERRED TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
L. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING.” CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR 264 WEEDEN STREET (AP45, L455) FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY (RM) TO CONANT THREAD (CT) DISTRICT – TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 2026
M. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY TO BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Randy Wunschel – $180.13 (Manhole)
Howard James Baskins – $269.00 (Pothole)
Patrick Kapsner – $173.25 (Pothole)
2. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a Democratic alternate member of the Board of Canvassers, FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Marilee Arsenault, 7 Belgrade Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term Expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027.
ROLL CALL FOR CONFIRMATION
3. THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE WITH PENNROSE, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON SCHOOL STREET AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE EXHIBIT TO THE GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
AYES_____ NOES_____
4. THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND LEN’S HOT DOG HAVEN, INC. FOR THE CONCESSIONS AREAS AT SLATER MEMORIAL PARK
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
5. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR UNIFORM MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027)
6. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 347 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “SOLID WASTE”
FOR SECOND PASSAGE
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
7. THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 210 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “FIRE PREVENTION CODE”. (Outdoor Burning and Cooking)
FOR FIRST PASSAGE
8. THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY:
Penny Feldman – $96.29 (Property Damage)
Raymond Munoz Tabares – $74.00 (Pothole)
Kyle McCarthy – $1,692.00 (Pothole)
Duane Fortes – $1,551.49, $2,056.35 (Pothole)
Ashley Diane Pociadlo – $1,007.50 (Fire Vehicle)
Janeen Smith – $144.87 (Vehicle Towed)
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
ADJOURNED__________________P.M.
Posted: March 5, 2026
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